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Millet raw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between millet raw and sunflower seeds?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer than millet raw in vitamin E, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, zinc, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 234% more.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

We used Millet, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.8%
Contains more IronIron +74.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1863%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +167.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.3%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1119.4%
~equal in Other ~3.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2296.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +984.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Millet raw Sunflower seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.05mg 35.17mg 234%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 23.137g 140%
Copper 0.75mg 1.8mg 117%
Selenium 2.7µg 53µg 91%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 1.48mg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 1.345mg 74%
Fats 4.22g 51.46g 73%
Phosphorus 285mg 660mg 54%
Magnesium 114mg 325mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 18.528g 44%
Folate 85µg 227µg 36%
Zinc 1.68mg 5mg 30%
Iron 3.01mg 5.25mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 8.335mg 23%
Protein 11.02g 20.78g 20%
Carbs 72.85g 20g 18%
Saturated fat 0.723g 4.455g 17%
Manganese 1.632mg 1.95mg 14%
Potassium 195mg 645mg 13%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calories 378kcal 584kcal 10%
Calcium 8mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 1.13mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.355mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 2.62g N/A
Fiber 8.5g 8.6g 0%
Sodium 5mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Millet raw
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.